What were the effects of Belgian rule of the Congo Free State on the

indigenous people?

A. Few were able to earn a living, as Belgian workers were given

most jobs.

B. They became rich by selling their rubber to Belgian markets.

C. They learned to speak French and converted to Christianity.

D. Millions died while trying to produce enough rubber to satisfy the

Belgians.

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9 September, 16:02

What were the effects of Belgian rule of the Congo Free State on the

indigenous people?

A. Few were able to earn a living, as Belgian workers were given

most jobs.

B. They became rich by selling their rubber to Belgian markets.

C. They learned to speak French and converted to Christianity.

D. Millions died while trying to produce enough rubber to satisfy the

Belgians.

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Renee Keller · Answer 1

D) Millions died while trying to produce enough rubber to satisfy the Belgians. (APEX)

Explanation:

The indigenous population was required to provide rubber to the colonizers, but the amount of rubber was unrealistic, and the punishment for this was death. Because of this, great amount of people died or were mutilated (cut off right hand was a "proof" of killing someone, so sometimes people just cut off hands to prove they killed an indigenous person and claim the reward ...).